ThinkPad E430

SKU announcement
10 April 2012
Series
EDGE

The documented configurations describe ThinkPad E430 as a 14.0-inch small-business notebook built around Intel Core i3/i5.

Historical context

The Edge-style small-business approach retained local storage and familiar notebook peripherals. Its VGA / HDMI outputs connected office displays, while USB 3.0 handled local peripherals.

Specifications

Platform & performanceProcessor, memory, graphics and storage4
Processor
Intel Core i3/Core i5: i3-2350M, i5-2450M
Memory
16GB max / PC3-12800 1600MHz DDR3, non-parity, dual-channel capable, two 204-pin SO-DIMM sockets
Graphics
Intel HD Graphics 3000 in processor
Storage
Hard Disk Drive / SATA 3.0Gb/s, 2.5" wide, 7mm or 9.5mm high, removable, upgradable
Display & designPanel, dimensions and weight3
Display
14.0"; 1366x768; LED backlight
Dimensions
Matte black or Matte red (top): 14.0W" (WxDxH): 13.36" x 9.21" x 1.12-1.33"; 339.4 x 234mm x 28.5-33.9mm Black aluminum (top): 14.0W" (WxDxH): 13.36" x 9.21" x 1.08-1.29"; 339.4 x 234mm x 27.4-32.8mm
Weight
6-cell: from 4.74 lb (2.15kg)
Connections & powerPorts, networks and battery3
Ports
Three USB 3.0, one USB 2.0 (powered), external monitor (VGA DB-15, HDMI), ethernet (RJ-45)
Connectivity
WLAN: Some: 11b/g/n, PCIe Half Mini Card, ThinkPad 11b/g/n, 1x1 Some: 11b/g/n, PCIe Half Mini Card, ThinkPad 11b/g/n, Wi-Fi + Bluetooth combo adapter, 1x1 Some: 11b/g/n, PCIe Half Mini Card, Intel Centrino Wireless-N 2230, Wi-Fi + Bluetooth combo adapter, 2x2; Ethernet: Realtek RTL8111F Gigabit Network Connection; Bluetooth: Some: Bluetooth 4.0 wireless, integrated in selected WLAN PCIe Half Mini Card
Battery
Lithium Ion 6-cell
Systems & equipmentOriginal software and other features3
Original systems
Windows 7 preloads or downgrade licensing, depending on listed SKU.
Positioning
Small-business notebook
Features
Keyboard: 6-row, spill-resistant, multimedia Fn keys

Manuals

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Drivers & Software

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BIOS & Firmware

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Research & references

ThinkWiki: E430 (Community source)

Date sources & variant notes
2012 · ThinkPad E430
Profile sources
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